Note:  Restaurant now closed

Pianovins is owned and run by two long time employees of Guy Savoy Restaurant.  The kitchen is under Chef Michel Ronciére who worked there for 25 years and the wines and front are managed by Eric Mancio who put in 28 years at Guy Savoy.  The location used to house Les Déserteurs Restaurant.  It’s a tiny place with only 20 seats so reservations are best.  They are open for lunch and dinner Tues through Sat with a 3 (€37), 5 (€58) or 7 (€69)  course meal offered.   The menu changes weekly.  Art is on the walls and bench seating runs along the walls where the small light wood tables are lined up.  No music was in the background but windows on either end let in natural light.  Service was friendly and you felt as if you were eating in their home. They didn’t bother with the offer of bottled water, they simply brought out a carafe of tap.   The lack of pretentiousness was appealing.  I strongly recommend this place. Continue reading →